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Regulation Amendments
- 2020-04-01
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the National Energy Board Act (Miscellaneous Program) (SOR/2020-50) and the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on 1 April 2020, Vol. 154, No. 7, pages 475-497.
National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) Amendments – Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations
In addition to the name and term changes made in the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made under the National Energy Board Act (Miscellaneous Program), the updates also include non-substantial amendments made to the OPR. The OPR amendments were made in response to the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations’ 2013 review entitled The Regulations Amending the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations. For more details on changes made to the regulations, please see the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement and the Regulations.
For a summary of the 2020 Amendments made to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, please consult the table. - 2016-06-29
Canada Gazette, Part II – 29 June 2016
The regulations for pipeline damage prevention and the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) are published on the Canada Gazette website:- National Energy Board Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Authorizations (SOR/2016-124)
- National Energy Board Pipeline Damage Prevention Regulations – Obligations of Pipeline Companies (SOR/2016-133)
- Regulations Amending the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (SOR/2016-134)
- Regulations Amending Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (National Energy Board) (SOR/2016-135)
- 2016-06-17
Regulations Amending the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (SOR/2016-134) [PDF 391 KB] - 2014-12-05
Guidance Notes and Exemption Order – Decommissioning Provisions, Amendments to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (PPR) - 2013-09-04
Notification Letter – Guidance Notes - 2013-07-17
Notification Letter – NEB Management System and Protection Program Audit Protocol - 2013-04-23
On 10 April 2013 the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 were amended and renamed the National Energy board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR). A consolidated OPR is now available on the Justice Laws Website: National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations (SOR/99-294). Please note that the Accountable Officer notification requirement in section 6.2 of the OPR is due 10 May 2013. Please see Company Submission Requirements for more details. - 2013-04-19
Accountable Officer Appointment and Notification – due 10 May 2013
The requirement for the selection of the accountable officer is effective upon publication of the Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 in the Canada Gazette, Part II which occurred on 10 April 2013. Pursuant to subsection 6.2(2) of the OPR, a company has 30 days to notify the NEB of the name of its accountable officer after the appointment is made. The accountable officer must also submit a signed statement accepting the responsibilities of the position. Regulated companies must satisfy section 6.2 of the OPR on or before 10 May 2013. For information on how to select the accountable officer, and suggested template letters, please see Company Submission Requirements. - 2013-04-10
Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (SOR/2013-49)
The Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (Regulations) were published on 10 April 2013 in the Canada Gazette, Part II, Vol. 147, No. 8; pages 808-820.
The Regulations clarify requirements for federally regulated pipelines regarding management systems for the purpose of protecting the public, workers and the environment.
The Regulations rename the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 as the National Energy Board Onshore Pipeline Regulations.- Notification letter
- Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999, Canada Gazette, Part II, 10 April 2013, Vol. 8, No. 147, pages 808-820
- Company Submission Requirements
- Appendix I – Accountable Officer Selection Process Flowchart
- Appendix II – Accountable Officer Notification – Template Letters
- Appendix III – Annual Report Notification – Template Letter
- OPR Management System Amendment – Questions and Answers
- 2012-10-29
Proposed Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999
The proposed Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on 27 October 2012, Vol. 146, No. 43, pages 3037-3048, with a 30 day comment period.
Decommissioning
- Guidance Notes and Exemption Order – Decommissioning Provisions, Amendments to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (OPR) and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (PPR) (2008-10-02)
Operations and Maintenance Activities
- Operations and Maintenance Activities on Pipelines under the National Energy Board Act – Requirements and Guidance Notes (2015-07-17)
- Amendment to Regulation of Operations and Maintenance Activities on Pipelines under the National Energy Board Act (2012-11-20)
Management Systems
- 2011-07-29
Proposed Regulatory Change for Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 – Management Systems
The Proposed Regulatory Change (PRC) 2011-01 is intended to clarify the National Energy Board's current requirement that NEB-regulated companies follow a management system approach. [Filing A30543] - 2011-01-21
Notice of Proposed Regulatory Change for Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 – Management Systems
The National Energy Board (Board) is seeking comment on a proposed amendment to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (OPR-99), as set out in the attached NOPRC 2011-01. This notice of proposed amendment provides further clarification regarding the Board's expectation that companies have a systematic, comprehensive and proactive approach to managing risk in order to promote safety, security and environmental protection and to satisfy requirements in the OPR-99. To find out more about the NOPRC and the review and comment period, please review the following material:- Notification Letter and NOPRC 2011-01 [Filing A27983]
- Questions and Answers
Security
- 2010-05-03
Proposed Regulatory Change (PRC) 2010-01 – Security
Adoption of CSA Z246.1-09 Security Management for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry Systems [Filing A25093]
History
- 2012-01-10
Comment Period – DRAFT Amendments to the Guidance Notes and Exemption Order for Decommissioning Projects Under the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations - 2008-09-17
Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999, Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 142, No. 19, SOR/2008-269 - 2008-02-13
Three letters of comment were filed with the Board on the draft decommissioning Guidance Notes and Exemption Order. These comments were filed in response to the following Board letter: Amendments to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (OPR) and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations (PPR) and Guidance Notes and Exemption Order – Decommissioning Provisions, dated 16 November 2007.- Letter of Comment from Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, dated 17 December 2007
- Letter of Comment from Canadian Alliance of Pipeline Landowners' Associations, dated 7 December 2007
- Letter of Comment from Enbridge Pipelines Inc., dated 15 January 2008 [PDF 188 KB]
- 2008-02-13
Decommissioning of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Proposed Amendments to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 141, no. 45, pages 3179 and 3184 (10 November 2007). One letter of comment was filed from the Canadian Alliance of Pipeline Landowners' Association, dated 7 December 2007 - 2007-03-21
Regulations Amending the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 (Miscellaneous Program), SOR/2007-50
These amendments address issues raised in Parliament at the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations, and have been processed through the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Miscellaneous Regulations Program in collaboration with the Department of Justice Canada. The proposed amendments eliminate inconsistencies as well as remove duplication and unnecessary words. - 2003-10-10
Decommissioning of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Proposed Amendments to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 and National Energy Board Processing Plant Regulations
Proposed Decommissioning Exemption Order - 2003-02-05
Proposed Amendment to the Onshore Pipeline Regulations, 1999 – Decommissioning of Pipelines and Related Facilities [PDF 135 KB] - 2002-04-04
Security and Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs [PDF 257 KB]
Canadian Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations
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